''Enyalioides azulae'' is a
species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...
of
lizards in the family
Hoplocercidae
Hoplocercidae are a family of lizards native to the tropical forests, woodlands and savanna-like habitats of Central and South America. Alternatively they are recognized as a subfamily, Hoplocercinae. 20 species in three genera are described.
Sp ...
. It is known from only its
type locality in the
Cordillera Azul National Park in
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = National seal
, national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
.
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The specific name "azulae" is derived from the Spanish word ''azul'', "blue". It refers to the type locality, making the species the "''Enyalioides'' of the ordilleraAzul".][
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Enyalioides
Lizards of South America
Reptiles of Peru
Endemic fauna of Peru
Reptiles described in 2013
Taxa named by Pablo J. Venegas
Taxa named by Omar Torres-Carvajal
Taxa named by Vilma Duran
Taxa named by Kevin de Queiroz
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